A Day Course in Palm Desert

Fear controls our lives. It is not difficult to find people who look and act self-assured, confident, and bold. But if you look beneath the surface, you will find many fears - for reputation, health, money, and so on. Even though we may spend years building our credentials and our assets, our good conditions can be compromised in a matter of months, or even minutes. No one wants to live in fear, being defensive, anxious, and uptight; but there is no external source of protection and solace that can guarantee us a life without worries.

The reason that fear is so prominent in our lives is that it comes from within our own hearts - from a mind called self-grasping, the root of our fear and suffering. The essence of the Buddhist path is to unmask this secret source of our fears and to expose the truth that in reality there is nothing to be afraid of. In the light of penetrating wisdom, we can realize that our fears are not based on reality, but are based on our narrow-minded self-definitions. This knowledge opens the door to liberating ourself and others from our fears.

10:00am -3:30 pm at the Joslyn Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260

This day course is for everyone, and will teach us how to keep a happy and confident mind all the time. Bring your own brown bag lunch and share a meal and discussion during the midday break with Gen Atisha.  Beverages will be provided. $35 

The Joslyn Center